Jealousy and the Single Father.

Does jealousy play a role in anyone elses relationship with their child, or is it just me?

Isabellas mom does things for Isabella that I would classify as mother-daughter things. Like getting their nails done, and manicures and stuff like that.

Im cool with that. I look at it as bonding. Anyhoo...

A few weeks ago, I noticed that Isabellas hair was becoming quite unruly. Now, I only know of a few places that do hair, and they all have the spinning red and white poles in front of them. Bella didnt need a buzz cut, she needed a girly thingy. You know. The Salon.

So I asked my mother to take Bella to her beauty salon with her next time she went to get a touch-up, or a follow up, or whatever you call it. I guess I need to learn more about what it is called, just in case I need to take Bella myself, but I digress.

So Bellas hair gets done, and it looks awesome. Absolutely beautiful. I take pictures, Bella buys new clothes, everyones happy.

Except Bellas mom. She said that getting the haircuts and stuff are things that I shoudlnt do without her consent. She proceeded to yell at me and tell me

that this is why we dont get along. 

Now, for the women in the building, I just need to know. I didnt over step my bounds, did I? Bella had so many split ends that it was impossible to comb her hair within 30 minutes.

Why do I feel like her mother is jealous of the time that Bella and I spend together? When she sees Bella, she asks her questions like, "Who do you love more, Daddy or Me?" and, "Whos your best friend?"

The second question is only a good answer if the answer is her.

I try not to get mad at her, but it is really difficult. She just began dating again, and I know that it sounds childish, but I am jealous of her boyfriend. What

does he have that I dont? Why wasnt I good enough?

If they get married, and Bella calls him daddy...